Cost of Living Calculator - Fresno, California vs Marshalltown, Iowa


The cost of living in Marshalltown, Iowa is 29.4% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $35,288 in Marshalltown, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marshalltown, Iowa is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Marshalltown
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs Marshalltown, IA
Compared to Fresno, Marshalltown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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